Montserrat’s cable car (Aeri), which entered into service in 1930, is the quickest way to reach the sanctuary.
At an average speed of 5 metres per second, the cable car covers the 1,350-metre journey comfortably, scaling gradients of up to 45%, in just 5 minutes. During the journey, passengers can have splendid views of the beautiful scenery, and glimpse part of the magnificent Monumental Rosary.
Cable cars depart every 15 minutes.
At an average speed of 5 metres per second, the cable car covers the 1,350-metre journey comfortably, scaling gradients of up to 45%, in just 5 minutes. During the journey, passengers can have splendid views of the beautiful scenery, and glimpse part of the magnificent Monumental Rosary.
Cable cars depart every 15 minutes.
Free parking is available for those reaching the cable car station by car.
Links with FGC trains
FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat) trains to Montserrat depart from Barcelona-Plaça Espanya Station every hour from 08.26 am.
The R5 (Barcelona - Manresa) line also links with the Montserrat cable car and rack railway stations.